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For Academic Program: BA Communication

Emphasis Requirements

REQUIRED COURSES (21 Total Credits)

Course(s):
- COMM330 - Intercultural Communication (W) (3)
- COMM336 - Interpersonal Communication (3)
- COMM340 - Group Dynamics and Leadership (3)
- COMM406 - Persuasion and Propaganda (W) (3)
- COMM497 - Advanced Communication Research (3)
Select 6 credit(s):
- BRDC201 - Introduction to Digital Media (3)
- ENGL320 - Rhetoric: The Performance of Argument (3)
- COMM492 - Communication Internship (1 - 3)
- COMM326 - Film Evaluation (IN-10) (W) (3)
- COMM291 - Communication Practicum (0 - 3)
- COMM391 - Communication Practicum (1 - 3)

Grand Total Credits: 21

Sample Sequence Plan

YEAR 1

NOTE: If foreign language has not been taken in high school, it must be taken in a two-semester sequence for a total of 6 required semester hours.

FALL

Course(s):
Select 3 credits from IN-6) Historical Perspectives
Select 3 credits from IN-9) Stewardship, Business and Economics
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: General Electives

WINTER

Course(s):
Select 3 credits from R-1) Spiritual Development
- RELB125 - Life and Teachings of Jesus (R-1) (3)
- RELT177 - Christian Spirituality (R-1) (3)

YEAR 2

FALL

Course(s):
- COMM240 - Communication Theory (3)
- CPTE100 - Computer Concepts (IN-5) (1)
Select 3 credits from IN-7) Natural Science
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: SERV-2 Christian Service course
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Minor Courses
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Elementary Foreign Language or General Elective Elementary Foreign Language or General Elective

WINTER

Select 3 credits from R-2) Seventh-day Adventist Teachings
Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: SERV-2 Christian Service course
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Minor Courses
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Elementary Foreign Language or General Elective
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: General Electives

YEAR 3

FALL

Course(s): COMM397 - Communication Research (W) (3)
Select 3 credit(s):
- BRDC201 - Introduction to Digital Media (3)
- ENGL320 - Rhetoric: The Performance of Argument (3)
- COMM291 - Communication Practicum (0 - 3)
- COMM326 - Film Evaluation (IN-10) (W) (3)
- COMM391 - Communication Practicum (1 - 3)
- COMM492 - Communication Internship (1 - 3)
Select 3 credit(s):
Select 3 credits from R-3) Biblical Studies
Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Minor Courses

WINTER

Course(s):
- COMM330 - Intercultural Communication (W) (3)
- COMM340 - Group Dynamics and Leadership (3)
Select 3 credit(s):
- BRDC201 - Introduction to Digital Media (3)
- ENGL320 - Rhetoric: The Performance of Argument (3)
- COMM291 - Communication Practicum (0 - 3)
- COMM326 - Film Evaluation (IN-10) (W) (3)
- COMM391 - Communication Practicum (1 - 3)
- COMM492 - Communication Internship (1 - 3)
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Minor Courses
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-Division General Electives

YEAR 4

FALL

Course(s):
- COMM406 - Persuasion and Propaganda (W) (3)
- PEAC425 - Fit for Hire (P-1c) (1)
Select 3 credit(s):
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: R-4) Religion elective, upper-division (W) (RELT 458 recommended)
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-Division Minor Courses
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: General Electives

WINTER

Course(s):
Select 3 credits from IN-8) Human Development
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-Division Minor Courses